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Elevate Shades Now Available for Commercial Market

by Chuck Raible | April 1, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Commercial clients are asking for shading solutions that deliver clean aesthetics, reliable performance, and long‑term value. For dealers and architects, that means finding products that not only look great on day one but continue performing without creating...

Bringing 2026 Color Trends to Life with Draper At Home

by Terry Coffey | March 25, 2026 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Color forecasters and interior designers seem to agree: homeowners are moving away from cool minimalism and toward nature-inspired palettes that feel grounded, joyful, and familiar. 2026 is a year defined by richer neutrals, dustier jewel tones, earthy greens, and...

Versa Clarion Fixed Screen Delivers Strength, Economy, and Performance

by Jim Hoodlebrink | March 4, 2026 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology | 0 Comments

There are three things required for fixed screens used in hospitality, education, and other applications: strength, performance, and economy. The new Versa Clarion fixed frame screen from Draper delivers all 3. Strength The Versa Clarion frame is constructed of 1-1/2...

Introducing Elevate, Our Next Gen Cordless Manual Shades!

by Clint Childress | February 4, 2026 | Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

It’s time to take the home manual shading experience to a new level. New Elevate shades from Draper At Home deliver the safety, durability, and performance your clients have been clamoring for. Cordless shades with one-touch operation are an increasingly popular...

Longwood Gardens: A Partnership in Innovation

by Terry Coffey | January 28, 2026 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades | 0 Comments

Custom Shading Systems Help Create a Unique Botanical Conservatory Experience. Even a garden filled with plants from hot climates can get overheated in a traditional glass house. Custom Draper shades are an integral part of this modern interpretation of the classic...

Check Out the 2024 Colors of the Year!

by Clint Childress | Dec 27, 2023 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

If you’re making plans to redecorate your home – or build a new one – in 2024, now is the time to begin thinking about your color palette. The new year’s color choices continue the recent trend of bringing positivity into spaces. So here are the 2024 Colors of the...

Walk In With the Draper At Home Sales Kit – Walk Out With an Order!

by Terry Coffey | Dec 13, 2023 | Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

Even in today’s increasingly online and virtual world, perhaps the most important tool for a window treatment specialist is a good sales kit full of samples and other goodies. Nothing compares with customers getting to see and touch the actual fabrics and finishes....

Find Inspiration with These New Draper At Home Videos!

by Terry Coffey | Dec 6, 2023 | Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

Are you looking for ideas on how to bring your windows into your interior design? Motorized roller shades are a great solution. They can reduce glare, add privacy, or allow views through to the outside – whatever you need to accomplish – all while bringing a...

Meet Our New Architectural Specifications Manager for the South-Central U.S.!

by Jentry Wittkamper | Nov 29, 2023 | Architecture/Green Building, Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Gym Equipment, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades

This week we’re announcing the addition of an Architectural Specifications Manager for the south-central United States. Jay Linville joins Draper after more than 30 years of experience working with the architectural community—including among major players in the...

Environmental Product Declarations Now Available for Mermet Fabrics

by Jeff Miller | Nov 22, 2023 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades

The desire for more transparency regarding the origins and ingredients of building products continues to increase, and Draper® is committed to providing you with all the information possible about our products. We’re pleased to announce that Mermet® USA has just...

Building Toward an Even Brighter Future

by Terry Coffey | Nov 17, 2023 | Draper Updates

Yesterday was an important day for the future success of Draper. We officially unveiled the tenth building at our manufacturing campus in Spiceland, Indiana with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring company leadership. The 100,000 square foot building brings the amount...

Happy National STEAM Day!

by Terry Coffey | Nov 8, 2023 | Draper Updates

Today is National STEAM Day. It’s a day to raise awareness of the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math education. All five of the STEAM disciplines are extremely important every day at Draper. Here are a few examples of STEAM in action. ScienceYou...

The Best Shade Integration Experience is Limitless

by Terry Coffey | Nov 1, 2023 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Smart Home, Solar Control & Window Shades

When creating the Draper At Home line of motorized roller shades, we had a choice: limit integrator options with a siloed approach or provide options for seamless shade integration with as many smart home systems as possible. We chose the latter. Here’s why....

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